ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AWUM BRAYAN AKONWIE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Bamenda | Bamenda, Cameroon | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" Creativity and adaptability fuel my drive to bridge educational gaps and foster equity. Joining the Millennium Fellowship will enhance these skills and enable me to make a more tangible impact on educational communities. By aligning my work with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, especially Quality Education, I am eager to explore innovative approaches that ensure every child has access to the resources and opportunities they deserve. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Books for All
Books for All is a social impact initiative aimed at tackling the literacy gap in underserved rural communities by providing access to books and fostering a culture of reading. Many children in these areas lack access to educational resources, which hampers their academic growth and long-term potential. The project addresses this issue by establishing mini-libraries, organizing reading workshops, and encouraging storytelling sessions to inspire young learners.
Through these efforts, Books for All empowers children with the tools they need to unlock opportunities, nurture critical thinking, and build brighter futures. The initiative aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all.
About the Millennium Fellow
Awum Brayan Akonwie is a third-year medical student at the University of Bamenda, deeply passionate about transforming educational access for underprivileged children. Inspired by his own experiences with educational inequality, Brayan founded the “Books for All” project to provide vital reading resources to underserved schools and libraries. With a focus on empowering every child through education, Brayan aims to bridge gaps and foster opportunities. Following his studies, he plans to expand his advocacy efforts and drive systemic change in educational equity with the support of the Millennium Fellowship.
